Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Christmas Amaryllis Crochet Flower Motif Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 5.5 mm hook, Green, Red & Ivory DK yarn small amounts.

Notes: The Amaryllis motif can be used as a decorative Christmas addition in a variety of ways from table decoration, candle holder mat or added to cushions or scarves or made into a gorgeous bunting by making man of the motifs.

Measurements: 6.25”

Pattern:

Using green yarn ch 5, join with a sl st.

Rnd 1: ch 3, work 11 dc into ring join with sl st, fasten off yarn.

Rnd 2: using ivory yarn, ch 1 (to count as first sc), *(sc, ch 7, sc in same st), ch 1, sc in next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.

Rnd 3: ch 1, *( work 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr into the 7 ch sp, ch 2, 1 tr, 2dc, 2hdc into the 7 ch sp), work sc in next 2 sts*, **rep all around to end and join with sl st, fasten off yarn.

Rnd 4: using red yarn ch 1 in space between petals (to count as first sc), * hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, [work 2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr in the ch sp] dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts*, ** rep around all petals join with sl st and fasten off.

Darn all ends in.

This pattern is written using US terminology. Please refer to the conversion chart below to make changes for UK crochet.